Typica Service on October 18, 2021: The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 18, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke.

Today's prescribed readings are Colossians 4:5-9, 14, 18 and Luke 10:16-21.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, October 20, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Prayer List for the Week of October 17, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Fr. Mark, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Ioann, Elizabeth, Annastiina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Lisa, Shaun

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. Anastasy, Adi

Readings for the Week of October 17, 2021

10/17: 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 8:5-15

10/18: Colossians 4:5-9, 14, 18; Luke 10:16-21

10/19: Ephesians 5:20-26; Luke 9:23-27

10/20: Ephesians 5:25-33; Luke 9:44-50

10/21: Ephesians 5:33-6:9; Luke 9:49-56

10/22: Ephesians 6:18-24; Luke 10:1-15

10/23: Galatians 1:11-19; Matthew 13:53-58

Typica Service on October 15, 2021: The Holy Monk-Martyr Lucian, Presbyter of Antioch

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 15, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Monk-Martyr Lucian, Presbyter of Antioch.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 4:17-25 and Luke 9:12-18.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, October 18, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Words from the Saints -- October 14, 2021

"Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies." --St. Ambrose of Milan

"If the Holy Spirit is peace of soul, as He is said to be, and as He is in reality, and if anger is disturbance of heart, as it actually is and as it is said to be, then nothing so prevents His presence in us as anger." --St. John Climacus

"If you cannot be merciful, at least speak as though you are a sinner. If you are not a peacemaker, at least do not be a troublemaker. If you cannot be assiduous, at least in your thought be like a sluggard. If you are not victorious, do not exalt yourself over the vanquished. If you cannot close the mouth of a man who disparages his companion, at least refrain from joining him in this." --St. Isaac the Syrian

"It is a mistake to seek after human truth—seek only God’s truth." --St. Nikon of Optina

"The grace of charity is greater than the grace of resurrecting from the dead…No one is saved if he does not help others to be saved also." --St. John Chrysostom

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Friday, October 15, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service on October 11, 2021: The Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the Seven Deacons

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 11, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the Seven Deacons.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 1:22-2:3 and Luke 7:36-50.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 12, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Prayer List for the Week of October 10, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Fr. Mark, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Ioann, Elizabeth, Annastiina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Lisa, Shaun, Adi

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. Anastasy, Fr. Sergei

Readings for the Week of October 10, 2021

10/10: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 7:11-16

10/11: Ephesians 1:22-2:3; Luke 7:36-50

10/12: Ephesians 2:19-3:7; Luke 8:1-3

10/13: Ephesians 3:8-21; Luke 8:22-25

10/14: Ephesians 4:14-19; Luke 9:7-11

10/15: Ephesians 4:17-25; Luke 9:12-18

10/16: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25; Luke 6:1-10

Typica Service on October 8, 2021: Our Venerable Mother Pelagia the Penitent of the Mount of Olives

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 8, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Mother Pelagia the Penitent of the Mount of Olives.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 1:7-17 and Luke 7:31-35.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, October 11, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Words from the Saints -- October 7, 2021

"We only call the Lord, God, but in reality we have our own gods, because we do not do the Will of God, but the will and thoughts of our flesh, the will of our heart, of our passions ; our gods are—our flesh, pleasures, money, dress, etc." --St. John of Kronstadt

"The conscience is a true teacher, and whoever listens to it will not stumble." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"If love is the fulfilling of the law (Romans 13:10), he who is full of rancor towards his neighbor and lays traps for him and curses him, exulting in his fall, must surely be a transgressor deserving eternal punishment." --St. Maximos the Confessor

"Hence it is very clear that disturbing urges are not always aroused in us by other people's faults. Rather, we are to blame -- we who have stored up within ourselves the causes of our offenses and the seeds of our vices that, when the rain shower of temptation drenches our mind, at once break forth into buds and fruits." --St. John Cassian

"Even if you are not what you should be, you should not despair. It is bad enough that you have sinned- why in addition do you wrong God by regarding Him in your ignorance as powerless? Is He, who for your sake created the great universe that you behold, incapable of saving your soul?" --St. Peter Damaskos

"Do not trust in your own righteousness, do not worry about the past, but control your tongue and your stomach." --St. Anthony the Great

Typica Service on October 7, 2021: The Holy Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 7, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 1:1-9 and Luke 7:17-30.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 8, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 7, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service on October 4, 2021: The Holy Hieromartyr Hierotheus of Athens

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 4, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Hieromartyr Hierotheus of Athens.

Today's prescribed readings are Galatians 4:28-5:10 and Luke 6:24-30.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, October 6, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Prayer List for the Week of October 3, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Fr. Mark, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Nancy, Issa, Geri Ann, Jamerion, Jaxson, Florentina, Mary, David, Michael, Aaron, Eve, Karen, Ioann, Elizabeth, Annastiina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Lisa, Shaun

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. Anastasy, Fr. Leonid, Fr. Sergei, Theodore, George

Readings for the Week of October 3, 2021

10/3: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; Luke 6:31-36

10/4: Galatians 4:28-5:10; Luke 6:24-30

10/5: Galatians 5:11-21; Luke 6:37-45

10/6: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16; John 20:19-31

10/7: Ephesians 1:1-9; Luke 7:17-30

10/8: Ephesians 1:7-17; Luke 7:31-35

10/9: 1 Corinthians 10:23-28; Luke 5:27-32

Words from the Saints -- September 30, 2021

"He who has genuinely renounced worldly things, and lovingly and sincerely serves his neighbor, is soon set free from every passion and made a partaker of God’s love and knowledge." --St. Maximus the Confessor

"In your struggle to acquire every virtue and to fulfill every commandment, always seek 'the good, acceptable and perfect will of God.'" --St. Mark the Ascetic

"Even the saints of God were at times overcome with diabolical despair and despondency. What, therefore, can we sinners expect? O, the enemy often wounds us with the wrath, humiliation, and cruel despondency of the heart! We must continually turn to God and be every moment with Him, lest we be besieged by the wrath and despondency of the enemy... My life is Christ, the Beloved of all." --St. John of Kronstadt

"What I see around me would drive me insane if I did not know that no matter what happens, God will have the last word." --St. Paisios of Mt. Athos

"Whoever does not want to know the will of God is mentally walking a path next to a cliff, and easily falls with any wind. If he is praised, he is proud. If he is rebuked he is angry. If he eats pleasant food, he is drawn into bodily passions. When he suffers he weeps. When he knows something, he wants to show that he knows. When he doesn't understand, he pretends to understand. When he is rich he puts on airs. When he is poor, he is a hypocrite. When he is full, he is bold. When he fasts he is vainglorious. When he is denounced he loves to argue, while he looks on those who forgive him as fools." --St. Mark the Ascetic

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, September 30, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service on September 28, 2021: Our Venerable Father Chariton the Confessor; The Holy Prophet Baruch

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On September 28, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Chariton the Confessor and the Holy Prophet Baruch.

Today's prescribed readings are Galatians 2:21-3:7 and Luke 5:12-16.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, September 29, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service on September 27, 2021: The Holy Martyr Callistratus and his 49 companions

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On September 27, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Callistratus and his 49 companions.

Today's prescribed readings are Galatians 2:11-16 and Luke 4:37-44.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, September 28, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.